Buying a Playpen in 2020

Thankfully playpens have come a long way since Rugrats. They come in all shapes and sizes with many different features but it's important not to get wrapped up in all the excitement and keep these safety tips in mind when; buying, setting up or using your own playpen.

Why buy a playpen?

A playpen gives you a safe space to keep your child while you answer the door, catch up on a little housework, or get yourself ready for work.

From what age can my baby use a playpen?

A playpen comes into its own when your child is just beginning to crawl at about six months or seven months. However, it's a good idea to buy a playpen before your baby's moving around too much, so they can get used to it .

Before you go ahead and buy a playpen, think about how and where you'll want to use it. For example, do you want your baby to be able to nap in it? Will you take it away for weekends and holidays? Thinking about how you will use your playpen will help you to make the right choice when buying.

How do I keep a playpen safe and fun?

When setting up a playpen, think carefully about where you put it. Playpens should be kept away from windows, open fires, heaters and radiators.

We tend to keep a few favourite toys or books in the playpen, this is so that your child associates it as a positive space surrounded by their best-loved things. You could even transform the pen into a ball pool by putting a layer of large plastic balls over the base.

Be careful not to put anything in your playpen that your baby could use to climb out. Babies can be amazing escape artists! It's also best not to dangle toys with ribbons from the side of the playpen. Your baby could use them to tip over the pen.

Remember, playpens should only be used for a short period of time. Always keep an eye on your baby as much as possible, even when in the playpen.

If you're looking to buy a playpen or other play products for your baby keep an eye on our online store, we'll be going live with our new products very soon!